SNAP®
Stop Now and Plan
SNAP provides children the power to make better choices for lasting change.
SNAP® is an award-winning, evidence-based program for children, their families and caregivers. It teaches children, their families and caregivers how to manage their emotions and behavior by utilizing strategies to stop, think and plan positive alternatives before acting impulsively.
The program uses a proven mental health and crime prevention model in supporting children exhibiting significant disruptive, oppositional behavior and emotional dysregulation that impact their functioning at home, school and community.
SNAP® has four 13-week programs designed to support different risk levels.
SNAP® in Schools & Communities
In-School Prevention Program: This universal targeting model emphasizes creating a SNAP culture that engages students (grades K-5) in understanding how their thoughts, feelings, and actions impact the people and environment around them.Delivered in schools, this universal prevention program uses manualized sessions to teach SNAP strategies in the classroom to children, educators, and school support personnel to keep students in school, out of trouble, with improved social-emotional learning and social skills.
SNAP® Clinical
​Specialized gender-specific clinical programs: This targeted evidence-based group program is tailored to address the specific disruptive behavioral challenges of children aged 6 – 11 by equipping them and their parents with effective skills and strategies to meet the needs of individual families. These group sessions are designed to teach children to stop and think before acting, keep them involved in school, and avoid future delinquency. In separate group sessions, parents learn parenting skills and strategies to cope with their own emotions related to their children’s behavior.
SNAP® for Youth
A gender-specific program for youth at risk of involvement in the juvenile justice system. This model uses technology to create a safe space for meaningful conversations focused on emotion regulation, prosocial skills, and decision-making. Youth ages 12–17 participate in scenario-based digital modules that build self-control, improve behavior, and support positive life changes, reinforced through role-playing, real-life application, and relaxation techniques.
SNAP® Youth Justice
A gender-specific program for youth who are on probation and at risk of further involvement in the juvenile justice system. This model uses technology to create a safe space for meaningful conversations focused on emotion regulation, prosocial skills, and decision-making. Youth ages 12–19 participate in scenario-based digital modules that build self-control, improve behavior, and support positive life changes, reinforced through role-playing, real-life application, and relaxation techniques.
Interested in More Information?
If you are interested in getting more information about participating in the SNAP® program, you may contact the following SNAP® Site Coordinators.
